Business on Twitter
Commercialization of the social networks is inevitable. Dell has posted over $2,000,000 in sales.
[ RT @mashable Making Millions via Twitter: @DellOutlet Surpasses $2 Million in Sales http://bit.ly/NkKHR ]
Social Networks and Medicine
Social networks may have implications for the delivery of services.
The doctor who makes house calls is at best a niche market (see “Royal Pains”) but there is presumably a benefit to more interaction between a patient and the doctor. The potential for improved service is discussed in this NYT article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/11/health/11chen.html?_r=1&hpw